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Puerto Vallarta Newsletter

Hola! I have put together the latest " happenings" in Puerto Vallarta in a brief newsletter that I will be pleased to forward as well as helpful informative tips that may make your holiday more enjoyable. Welcome to Puerto Vallarta. Elena. Please contact me at: royalepv@prodigy.net.mx

I see by your latest message that we should have received the August edition of your newsletter but I have not yet received mine. I was wondering if you would be willing to send it out to me. My request was put in approx 1 week ago and my message is on the list somewhere. Thanks!

Please include me on your mailing list. We are comtemplating a trip there this winter. We have some questions and suc. The main one is this: Do we go all inclusive or shop around? We have heard it is a waste to do the all inclusive because there is so much around in the area. Any comments? Thanks

Hola Cheryl! I hope that you have received the August Newsletter. I am starting on the September issue because I am very excited about including information regarding the turtle camp. The time is now(Sept-Nov)to participate in one of mother nature's most exciting event. It is a rewarding experience to provide some help to the marine turtle. See you soon and write if you have a question. Gracias, Elena.

Hola Ann ! I certainly will put you in our mailing list. Expect September issue very soon. Gracias, Elena

Hola Sres. Reimist! Thank you for your kind hello. I will be pleased to send you our Newsletter. I will send you the September issue! I hope that you have your tickets for the next trip. Look forward to seeing you in Jan.

Hello to all who have kindly requested my PV Newsletter. September issue is ready and already sent to you. Please let me know if you would like a copy. Jim: Your e-mail didn't work out. Chris: What sort of help on hotels? Marc: Unlike the Cancun and surrounding area where snorkeling is great, PV has only certain spots. Gracias and look forward to hearing from you. Elena.

Hola Monica and Amigos! I hope that you received the Newsletter! Please remember that October issue is on the typewriter! Hope to provide you with more inside info that will make your stay more enjoyable. Gracias, elena.

I have just sent out the October PV Newsletter. Hope you enjoy and start to make your plans to visit. Ron, Harriet, and Marilyn, thank you for your kind words. Hope it helps to plan your trip and I am pleased to be able to help. For more information, contact me or post. Gracias, Elena.

Elena, I would love to receive your newsletter. My husband and I have a Puerto Vallarta vacation planned for November. Staying at Allegro per travel agent recommendation ( and very good price). Our very first trip to Mexico.

Hola Roberta! Did you receive my Newsletter? How nice that you are visiting us in November! Bienvenidos! Welcome! November is a wonderful time in PV in many ways. It is not too crowded, the weather is great, and winter hotel rates are not applied! ( dec.23 approx) Have a superb holiday and write if you have other questions. Gracias, Elena.

Hi Elena! Please add me to your mailing list. My husband and I are coming down with about 30 people in January for a friends daughter's wedding. Everyong else is staying in the Marina area but we would prefer to experience a more "real" Mexico so we would like to stay downtown. This will be our first visit to Mexico and we will be there 10 days. Thank-you!

Hola Rose, Gayle, and Mimi! I apologize for not writhing sooner to thank you for wanting to read about PV, and to let you know that the October issue ot our Newsletter is on its way. Hope you enjoy and I will be in contact with more specific information. gracias, Elena.

Elena, My husband, two sons and I visited PV last year and loved it so much that we plan to return at least once yearly -hopefully more. This is such a beautiful and friendly area to visit. Please add us to your mailing list for your newsletter. We found some of the best restraunts by asking for suggetions from cab drivers and hotel staff. We tried to avoid the typical tourist traps and were not disappointed. I'm missing PV and thinking that another trip in the next month or two may be a good treat. Thank you.

Elena, My travel agent has suggested the following for our stay: Club Paradise (an all-inclusive which I'm interested in pros and cons), Camino Real and Sheraton Beagunvilla (I'm sure I spelled that wrong!). We stayed at the Sheraton last and really did enjoy it but I'm wondering if we should give another resort a try. Any comments would be appreciated.. Thanks.

Hi we'll be spending a week in Mexico in Puerto Vallarta starting 3/31/01. We've never been to Mexico before. We did an exchange for a time share & will be staying at Universal Vacation Club at Villa del Palmar. What is there to do duing the day & evening & what's the best way to get around! Please send me the newsletter and any other information that would be helpful. Thanks!

Hello: Brenda, Jerry,Carol, and Margaret Thank you very much for your kind request of our Newsletter. November's issue is on the press! Enjoy reading and yes, if all goes well, November's will be on their way as well with many previews of events happenig in PV before the 2000 ends! Please contact me if you have particular questions and I will be pleased to reply. Gracias, Elena.

Helo Elena. We are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta in March 2001. (2 adults and 2 teenagers) We are planning to stay at the Universal Vacation Club at Villa Del Palmar. Do you know anything about it? Also, please add me to your list for the newsletter.

Hola Jeana, I am glad that you are visiting Puerto Vallarta. Bienvenidos! Welcome! Villas del Palmar is a nice time share hotel, very accessible to downtown by bus or taxi. It has just been remodeled and I have it from good sources that it is great. I think that you will have a great time. Please post if you have more questions. To those waiting for the Newsletter: Newsletter is on its way, but I am having some technical "problemas". Gracias, Elena.

Hola Pam, Dan, Jeff, and Karen! Thank you for your kind request. It is a pleasure to send it and hope that it helps you plan your holiday. November's issue is full of good things and some previews of December's traditional festivities and community participation. The weather is just great and likely to remain throughout our winter season. Enjoy reading and contact me or post any questions you may have. Gracias, Elena.

Hola Gerald! Thank you for your request. I am pleased to send you my Newsletter. Guadalajara, Jalisco! Probably the most representative state and internationally known for its folklore,colorful dance, mariachi music and the home of tequila! Guad is PV's closest largest city, with easy access by bus or airplane, or private cars, depending on your budget. I hope that you have a few days to visit PV. Contact or post if you need more info. Gracias, Elena.

Hi! We'll be visiting PV in December...please put me on your mailing list for your newsletter. Also, we will be going to Guadalajara first and am trying to figure out the best way to get from Guad to PV. We could rent a car and drive, or, I understand there is good bus service. What do you recommend? And is there anyway that I can book bus reservations (if this is the best option) in advance? Also, where is the bus terminal in PV? Thanks very much!!

Hola Helene! How nice that you will be visiting us in December. Guadalajara can be reached by bus or car. The 4 hour car ride and the 5 hour bus ride. I happen to enjoy driving,so if you would like to rent a car,great! The road PV-Compostela is a two lane, good condition, winding and very beautifully green landscape.The second half is superhighway into Guad., very safe, nice landscape,toll stops. It is nice to have a car in the city. The bus service is great and cheap., from 20-33 US, for a one-way, depending on bus lines. Please contact me if you have more questions. Gracias, Elena.

Hola Elena, I would appreciate a copy of your current newsletter. Two couples will be coming to P.V. the end of January, two of us have had some serious health problems. What medical facilities are there? equipment etc., important to us Muchas gracias, eileen

Hola Elena, We have been coming to P.V. since l983 although it has changed a great deal in all these years the people never seem to change. I love P.V. I would like a copy of your newsletter as this year we are coming as agroup of 22 people and some have never been before. THANKS

Hola Josefine, Eileen, Suzane, and Margaret! Thank you very much for your kind request. I will be happy to send our Newsletter, November issue with previews for December events. So glad that you are planning to visit our town. I will be sending specific information that you requested along. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I will be in contact. Gracias, Elena from PV.

Hola Alan and Eric! Thank you for your kind request. The November issue is on its way... I think you will enjoy this issue as you will be here next month. December is a great time to be here. The downtown area will be very festive for the holidays. Have a great time and I will be in contact soon. Gracias,Elena.

Hola Gus, Greg, and Ginger! I am pleased to include you in my list. I hope it helps in planning your winter get-aways to PV. The weather is just great. We are very fortunate to live on this tropical paradise. Enjoy reading and please post if you have questions of any nature regarding PV. Please look for December issue PRONTO!!

Hola Zahi and family! So glad that you are planning to visit PV with your family. I am happy to send you the Newsletter and as you are planning to visit over the summer, I will be contacting you to describe in detail the summers in PV. Very lush and very tropical!

I will be traveling to PVR for 2 weeks in early Feb. Staying at the Westin first week, undecided on the second. Am traveling solo and interested in any new bars/restaurants. Was last in PVR 3 years ago.

Hola Tim ! I am pleased to send you a copy of the Newsletter. So glad that you and your wife are planning to visit PV, and the Premier Buenaventura is a great place. It is so new and great decor,jacussi,and super swimming pool. The weather is just perfect at this time(Dec12th) and the malecon(downtown) is all decked up for the holidays. Please contact me if you have more questions. Gracias, Elena.

Hola Mandy! Felicidades! Congratulations! So glad you chose Puerto Vallarta for your Honeymoon! There are several options regarding accommodations, all will depend on budget and availability. Make sure you plan ahead. One of the newest All Inclusive is the Crown Paradise,an adult hotel, on the beach. Presidente Inter- continental and La Jolla de Mismaloya on the South end of the bay. Both AI and have semi-private beach. The North end has several options in Nuevo Vallarta, these all have nice beach but tend to be very large and not as romantic as those in the South end. As I said before, all will depend on your budget and when will you be making your reservations. Hope this is helpful and please contact me direct if you have more questions. Gracias, Elena.

Wow! Your newsletter is awfully popular! I would also love to be on you mailing list.

I might be taking a trip to PV in Feb, but I know nothing about it. I have never been there and need to do some research. Can someone give me a brief overview? Does anyone have experience with the Westin? I appreciate any help you can provide1

Hola Nancy! So glad you are contemplating a visit to Puerto Vallara, Jalisco! Probably the most represented by the mariachi music, folkloric dancers, and tequila growers.. I am pleased to send you a copy of the December issue of the Newsletter. Hope it provides some information. Enjoy reading and please contact me if you have more questions. Gracias, Elena.

Hola Amigos! Thank you so much for the Newsletter request. I have been out holiday shopping(even in little old PV the rush goes on!) Please be patient and I will be with you tomorrow morning! Muchas Gracias, Elena

Have been to P.V. a few times and can't say enough good things about the city, especially the south side. It seems to have preserved its authentic charm as compared to the other "tourist orientated" cities. Please include me in your newsletter.

Hola Kaye and Rick, Thank you for your requests. I will be pleased to send our Newsletter. Rick, I would also like to send you information on getting married in Mexico There is some paperwork that must be done to obtain a legal marriage license Please post if you would like or read on my Newsletter where you can contact me. To all: Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hola Kaye and Rick, Thank you for your requests. I will be pleased to send our Newsletter. Rick, I would also like to send you information on getting married in Mexico There is some paperwork that must be done to obtain a legal marriage license Please post if you would like or read on my Newsletter where you can contact me. To all: Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hola! Hope you had a great holiday Thank you for requesting our Newsletter! Hope Santa was kind to all... For those of you visiting PV at this time, get ready to celebrate the coming of the year 2001!!!!!!

I'm looking at some last minute all inclusive vacations in PV in late jan. or feb. We will be taking our 5&7 year old children. I'd like any sugestions of budget to medium priced accomidations. This is our second visit,the last time was 10 years ago. thanks,D.K.

Hola D.K., So glad you are planning to visit PV. 10 years after. I am certain you will see many changes, but the small town is still that...How nice for your children to be exposed to different cultures. One of the first all inclusive properties in PV is the Meza del Mar, in the old section on PV,family oriented, not too expensive. Please check them out. Peggy: Welcome to PV. April is a great time to be here, although remember that Holy week-end is the 12 and 13th.... Lots of tourists from Mexico which means lots of cars. Just to let you know..but welcome anytime... I will be sending your Newsletter..... Thank you and Happy New Year 2001!!!! Elena

I would love to be put on yournewsletter list. I've been to PV several times and will again be there in January. I've stayed several times at the Fiesta Americana, which I would recommend to anyone. They are rather full during the time I'd like to travel and may this time go to the Camino Real. I hope to like it as well as the F. A. Linda

Hola! I would love to recieve your PV newsletter as soon as possible, we will be leaving for Minneapolis, Minnesota this friday, Jan. 5 and flying to PV on the 6th! First time for us, can't wait! I just found this sight or I would have given you more time to send me the info.! We will be staying at the Paradise Village! Any information would be truly appreciated! Thank You, Brenda Bonik

Hola! To all the kind persons who have requested the PV Newsletter during these wonderfully hectic holidays, please forgive me for not responding. Mexicans love "fiestas" as you can read in the December issue.... I will be sending more useful information for our visitors this winter season which appears to have started fantastically well... Have a great day and I will be in touch very soon... Gracias, Elena.

Hola Rachel! I will be happy to send the Newsletter. February is a great time to be here! The weather is just perfect, a bit cool for us natives but a tropical paradise for our visitors. Banderas Bay is calm and yes, occuppied with the annual visit of the whales! A bay cruise is a must! I know you will have a great time. Contact me if you have more questions. Gracias, Elena.

Elena, We are planning a trip to Puerto Vallart in Feb with our children ages 16 & 12. We are staying at the Casta Vida Vallarta. We would appreciate any suggestions concerning the accomodations, dining, activites, and any other information that you can help us with. Thank you very much. We would also like to receive your newsletter!

Hola Elena! I wonder if you remember, you helped me put together a wonderful surprise for my boyfriend when we came to PV last August. My sister and her fiance are considering PV for their honeymoon, could you please forward the newsletter so I can show them? Thanks (again)

I would love a copy of your newsletter. My sister and I are visiting PV for the first time at the end of February (staying at the Crown Paradise) and want to know about EVERYTHING we should see and do while we're there.

My husband and I will be making our first visit to Puerto Vallarta in the middle of March 2001 and we are from Mpls. Any information you can give us would be appreciated. We love the beach and tours that are on or near the ocean. Thanks!

My wife and I just returned from another FANTASTIC vacation in Puerto Vallarta (our sixth time there).

We need help identifing a couple of spanish songs/artists that we heard A LOT while we were there. The songs were played at the pool of our resort, as well as, at our favorite nightclub "the Roxy"....Can't get 'em out of our heads!! I would like to surprise my wife with a CD of these (and other) latin songs.

O.K....Since I can't hum a few bars...I'll do my best to explain them.

Mystery Song #1: Fast, up-beat, fun, the only part I could make out was Uno, dous, tres!!... Could it be Ricky Martin? Does anyone know the name of this song?

Mystery Song #2: Popular dance song with younger crowd...the only english word I could make out in this one is the word "sexy" which is repeated several times thoughout the song. The dancers would be in a line (like a form of line dance) with one hand up to their head and a seductive (sexy) swaying of the hips. My favorite part was watching the drunkin American tourists try this dance!! (not so sexy...but very funny)

Buenos Noches, Elena! We just returned from our 18th or 19th (we lost track) visit to Vallarta. If we didn't love it we wouldn't go so often. Would absolutely love to receive your newsletter. Since we are attempting to plan a trip to PV with our son, daughter-in-law and dos nietas in Mayo (how's that for using messed-up "Span-lish"?) we would really enjoy hearing about the latest happenings in our "second home." Hasta, davey

would love your newsletter staying at villa del palmar 6/23-6/30 any info re: upscale dining and wines also any info about the villa we have a 1 br villa (timeshare) and hear they are very good thanks, an

My finance' and I are considering PV for a spring vacation anytime between 1st of March thru end of May and would be staying at a timeshare. Would love to attend a festival. Any suggestions as to timing, i.e. weather, activities, etc. and location. Also would obviously love your newsletter!! Thanking you in advance, Kathy

Please put us on the mailing list for the newsletter. Also, any recommendations for budget lodging in the downtown area? We would like to emplore PV, and think that a smaller hotel would help. What about the Emprador? Thank you in advance.

Dear Elena, If you are still producing your newsletter, I would really like to receive a copy of it. We are coming to Puerto Vallarta in a few weeks, and can use any tips you have to offer, plus I would like to know of any happpenings during the last two weeks in March.

Please send me your newsletter. I have been to PV once and I loved it there. Didn't want to go home. My kids had to push me on the plane. Seriously. I want to come back. When are the best months to visit?

Hola Holly, Rita and Jerri! It is my pleasure to share some information about PV for those visiting for the first time and for those that as we natives say.. 'have tasted the water from the Cuale River' Legend has it that once enchanted you will return or not leave. I have been here 23 years! Enjoy reading and have a great visit! Gracias, Elena.

Hola again Elena, Thought I should be a little more specific. These young women want to go to some dance clubs. Any suggestions as to which would be more appropriate for 10 beautiful 17 & 18 year olds?? As a parent and chaperone I am concerned about their safely and well being. Thanks for your help.kathy

Hola Kathy, Yes, I can see that you are going to be a very busy chaperone! 10 girls in PV.. I am sorry that I don't have nephews in PV. I would recommend Roxy's. Live music/rock band. Christine's for disco, ans of course, they will want to spend some time at Carlos O'Brian's or Frogg's Is this your first visit to PV? Have a great holiday. I know you will be very busy. Contact me if you have more ??? Gracias, Elena.

Hola Marla, Linda, and Elvis! Thank you for requesting the Newsletter! Hope you enjoy reading and start planning you next vacation in PV.,.. Linda: How great that we will have one more resident in PV. Bienvenida! Welcome To all a great Easter Holiday. April-May issue will be soon. Gracias, Elena.

Hi-I would like a copy of the Newsletter.Can you tell me when is a good time to visit your city. I understand that "highseason" is very nice but what other time of the year do you recommend?Thank you for your time. Daniel.

Dear Elena, We will be traveling to Puerto Vallarta for 1st time early October, 2001 and your newsletter would be a most welcome addition and most appreciated. We look forward to your reply. Thanks, Marlin

My wife and I are interested in PV, we own a time share with the Westin Regina/CanCun and planned to swap it wiht PV. We are planning to go in 2002 and would like to receive your newsletter hoping to pick a week of good weather and perhap a special activity.

We are traveling to PV for NY Eve. First time there. Do the restaurants have packages like here in the states. Not sure where we should book a table for dinner and if we should stay put or bar hop in old PV. Looking for advise. We leave on Dec 29, 2001

Hi! Would love to receive your newletter on happenings in Pv. My husband & I are going to pv.Feb 3/02 for l week to celebrate our 25th anniversary.Can hardly wait for the sun and leave the cold Canadian weather behind us. We are booked in at Torre De Oro in old town pv. If you have any infor on it I would appreciate it. Also if you know of any good priced (butget $$) for 5-6 people in old town pv.Condo's or apartments I would appriciate some help. Will be bringing our 3 daughters down next feb/03 and would like to know names of places so we can check them out when we go feb 3. Thanks so much for your help. Susan

Please send a copy of your newsletter. Am going to PV Feb 19th for a week. Staying at the Buenaventura Resort and Beach club. First time for me there. Has anyone ever stayed there before? Would love to hear from anyone who will be in PV that week. Had way too much fun partying with Canadians the last time I was in Mexico.

YES PLEASE!We are flying to PV March 1 - 15 with our two young boys ages 6 and 9. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary and we are staying at the Omega Nautilus Hotel. Any and all info. that you can give me re: PV this time of year and things going on in PV would be most welcome. I thank you in advance!2gekos@telus.net

Elena,Please forward your PV newsletter to d.magee@ria.net as we will be returning there next month. We are bringing our daughter and her family this time and there may be some things in there we both can learn. Thank you so much.

hola! my wife,best friends,&i are going to PV 8-29 to 9-2.we have visited cancun the last 2 years.we are staying at melia,any advice on the area would be apreciated.I cant find a good map.finding the best clubs is a priority.

My boyfriend and I love Mexica and would like to return. Can you suggest some hotels close to action, say withing walking distance as my man needs access to activity. WE treat ourselves when it comes to hotels so please recommend what you consider the top 3 hotels (along the lines of Four Seasons or a 5 star diamond rated hostelry.

Mary, There are no 5-star hotels in PV within walking distance to the 'action'. The fancy places are out in Nuevo Vallarta which is a good 15-30 mins. north from downtown. I believe the Buenventura is a supposed 4-star (doesn't look it from the street) and it is fairly far south in the Hotel Zone.

Barbara, Welcome to the Fodor's forum. Since you're new here, maybe you didn't notice, this post is over 12 years old!

You can search on the Mexico forum here, there's lots of recent posts about Puerto Vallarta. Several under my screen name. Or just ask if you have any questions. You might want to start a new thread of your own? kindly, suze